Similar to a press conference, four 30-minute events provided an opportunity for the invited speakers to make a short intervention followed by by questions from youth. The press was also invited to the events. Press advisory were distributed at the media center for each event.

Briefing 1: Expectations for COP 15 Negotiations

Date: 08.12.09

Speakers: Michael Zammit Cutajar, AWGLCA Chair John Ashe, AWGKP Chair

Content: The Chairs presented the main components of the negotiations on “future climate agreements” and expected points of contention.

Briefing 2: Update - State of Climate Science

Date: 14.12.09

Speaker: Rajendra Pachauri, IPCC Chair

Content: Dr. Pachauri discussed the linkages between climate science and COP 15 negotiations and responded to various quesitons from the audience.

Briefing 3: Growing Together in a Changing Climate: The United Nations, Youth and Climate Change

Date: 17.12.09

Speaker: Ricardo Lagos, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Climate Change, former President of Chile.

Content: Dr. Lagos provided a reflection on the United Nations, young people and climate change.

Content: Dr. Fernandez discussed participation issues and next steps towards COP 16. This event initiated a dialogue between the host government and the youth civil society to ensure smooth participation at COP 16.